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from right to left; in one ear and out the other; nice and quick; with speed and address; without further ado

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sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; poking someone's eyes during a fight to blind them

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approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like

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however; nevertheless

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to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

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Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty

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little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old

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how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way

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to complain; to lodge a complaint

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woman; female; feminine gender

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indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that

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association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

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no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all

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because

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presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd

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what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest

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even

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nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...

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state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances

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I see; that's right; indeed

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clear; pure; noble

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company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance

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if; in case; supposing

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opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person

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perhaps; probably; generous; many; much

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to bring someone along

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friend

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love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections

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consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice

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still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

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(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when

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I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow

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someone; somebody

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ah; oh; hey!

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who

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to look down (on); to condescend (to)

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while; during; while; although; all; both

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hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking

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this person

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tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber

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above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous

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come out!; where are you?

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kitten; small cat

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to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted

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to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

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a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily

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to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to

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to be worried; to be troubled

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as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

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cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship

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